Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

What is it: A tram ride from the desert floor to Mt. San Jacinto State Park and the Mountain Stations at 8,516 feet. The tram is an private business while the state park is public land that offers hiking, camping and more.

Where: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs

Phone: (888) 515-8726

On the web: pstramway.com

Hours: Monday-Friday, first tram up at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays, first tram up 8 a.m., daily, last tram down at 9:45 p.m.